Car Models

The 1961-1963 Pontiac Tempest was Pontiac's innovative entry into the compact car market. The story behind the development of the Tempest is one of divisional defiance and cost-conscious innovation. See pictures and read about the Pontiac Tempest.

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Lincoln's 1961 models had timeless style that gave the marque a template for consistent design. But if Robert McNamara had been more insistent, the stunning 1961 Lincoln Continental never would have been seen. Check out the 1961 Lincoln Continental.

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The 1949 Oldsmobile 76 station wagon was the last of a dying breed -- the wood-paneled family wagon. The costly and time-consuming maintenance required for wood bodies posed problems. See pictures and explore this collectible car.

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Buick had a record year in 1940, thanks partly to the 1940 Buick Special Convertible Sedan. The company turned out thousands of those cars and set the stage for even better results the next year. Learn about the 1940 Buick Special Convertible Sedan.

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Corvair, Chevrolet's first compact car, featured a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine like the VW Beetle. Read how Chevy followed the company's lead by turning the Corvair into a van and a pickup with the 1963 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Rampside Pickup.

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Under fire from the competition, the 1967-1971 Ford Thunderbird worked hard to maintain its dominance in the full-size auto market. The all-new 1967 Thunderbird was unquestionably quieter and more refined than its smaller ancestors. Learn more.

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The 1970-1976 Plymouth Duster was a slick, fastback model that was enthusiastically snapped up by buyers. Featuring a vibrant paint job and sporty touches like Rallye wheels, it was an attractive and popular mini-muscle car. Read more.

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Alfa Romeo trained its sights on creating an affordable small sedan in the early 1950s. Read how the temptation to make something livelier and more exciting of the new car resulted in a real jewel, the 1954-1965 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and Giulia.

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The 1931 Cord L-29 Boattail Speedster was truly one of a kind. The car's dramatic appearance was enhanced by a bold color scheme of Chinese Red matched with bright yellow panels. See photos and read about why this classic model was years ahead of its time.

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The 1933 Pierce Silver Arrow competed with the luxury cars from Cadillac, Lincoln and Packard. Pierce-Arrow dubbed it 'The car of of 1940 -- in 1933.' See pictures and learn about the 1933 Pierce Silver Arrow.

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The 1947 Kaiser Special dates from a time of shining possibilities for its manufacturer. The gleaming freshness of the 1947 Kaiser Special is a metaphor in metal for Kaiser-Frazer's prospects in its early days. Learn about the 1947 Kaiser Special.

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A humble start is never an absolute impediment to making great cars. Automotive history is rich with admired vehicles made with ingenious use of existing parts and stretching of scarce funds. Read about one example, the 1953 Triumph TR2 Roadster.

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The Dodge Polara 500 made its debut for 1962 as Dodge's entry in the new personal-luxury class. It suffered from rushed styling projects and odd headlight placement. Learn more about the Dodge Polara 500.

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The 1972-1976 Lincoln Continental Mark IV was the brain child of Lee Iacocca. Though the name was used on a 1950s Lincoln, it was reincarnated in the 1970s as a luxury personal coupe. Learn more about the 1972-1976 Lincoln Continental.

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Ford Motor Company thought it was launching a European Mustang when its British and German branches developed the sport coupe. The Ford Capri, first sold in Europe, was a hit as a Mercury in the United States. Check out the Capri/Capri II and see pictures of this car.

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The 1965-1968 Dodge Monaco and 500 attempted to capitalize on the success on the Pontiac Grand Prix. There was no denying that it had a sense of style other automakers wished they could duplicate. See photos and learn about this classic car.

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Built to fit in between the ever-enlarging standard-size cars of the early Sixties and the then-new domestic compacts, the Ford Fairlane appeared to be a fresh type of car when it debuted in 1962. See pictures and read about this classic car.

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The 1942 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe Fleetline Aerosedan, a two-door fastback, was by far the most popular Chevy of the year. A whopping 61,855 were produced during the short model year. Read about the 1942 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe Fleetline Aerosedan.

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The 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible is a milestone from the renowned manufacturer. It housed the most potent V-8 engine offered by Cadillac and was one of two "volume" Eldos available from the manufacturer that year. Read about this American classic.

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The 1929 Chevrolet International AC Coupe was the first six-cylinder engine introduced by the company since 1915. The new six made international headlines and spurred Chevy's domination of the low-priced car market. Read about this classic car.

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The 1936 Dodge D2 Convertible Sedan was part of the newly designated Series D2 lineup, dubbed the "Beauty Winner" line by Chrysler and featured slightly revised styling carried over from 1935. See pictures and specs of this classic car.

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The machines produced by Louis Delage, including the 1933 Delage D8S Sports Coupe, exuded tasteful flair and quality. It was a luxurious passenger car that handled more like a sports car. Learn more about this collectible car.

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The Chrysler Chronos was born of a design competition and based on a 1953 classic. It served as Chrysler's bold 1998 flagship concept and featured a smooth 350-horsepower and a 6.0-liter overhead-cam V-10. See photos and learn about this concept car.

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Dodge lost its stodgy image once and for all with the daring 'swept wing' styling of the 1957 Dodge Coronet Texan. It was a special custom trim model available only in Texas. See photos and learn about the 1957 Dodge Coronet Texan.

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The 1924 Oakland 6-54A Four-Passenger Coupe was advertised as the "True Blue Oakland Six." Oakland was the first car to use DuPont's Duco Satin Finish paint and featured four-wheel brakes. See pictures and read about this stunning coupe.

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